Help me place my driving lights - Page 2

shootermcgavin003 · 05-03-2011, 02:42 AM

i just really no like those fog lights at all

**theholycow** · 05-03-2011, 02:51 AM

Only thing I like about them is that they were $10.

shootermcgavin003 · 05-03-2011, 02:54 AM

ive seen better for 10 dollars still

**theholycow** · 05-03-2011, 03:12 AM

Did I mention they came with a remote control setup? I'm using traditional wiring for them but the remote will be useful for something eventually.
http://www.amazon.com/Navigator-NV-5.../dp/B0026IWKGG
$59.54

shootermcgavin003 · 05-03-2011, 03:28 AM

id use em for parts then

Andrew · 05-03-2011, 01:51 PM

NHB hatin on errbodys parade.

shootermcgavin003 · 05-04-2011, 01:50 AM

im drinking hatorade

**theholycow** · 07-02-2011, 11:20 PM

Finally made a control panel. Currently it just has a switch for fog lights and a switch (which ought to be a button) for trunk release.

Ugly, isn't it? Really DGAF, just wanted to finally get that done. If I ever start to care I'll do a nicer job.

**stonehenge** · 07-02-2011, 11:26 PM

is custom as fuck

TATERNATER · 07-03-2011, 06:34 AM

ready to pick up heffaz

**stonehenge** · 07-03-2011, 07:14 AM

**theholycow** · 07-04-2011, 01:43 PM

The lights are pretty worthless. Drat. Usually I've had good luck with cheap lights. Well, they'll make good auxiliary backup lights on the truck, camper exterior lights, work lights, etc, and the car is ready to just bolt on some different lights and plug them right in.

**stonehenge** · 07-04-2011, 05:51 PM

Get two spotlights from a junkyard CVPI and rig them bishes up

chevy_man · 07-05-2011, 02:30 AM

If you get the "baja" lights from wal-mart for about $20 they work much better. I used them for fogs for awhile, then mounted them on the frame for "rock-lights" because it seemed like I always needed to work under my truck in the dark. No more flash-lights for this guy.

Bad thing is they're about 4"x6".

Best option is probably finding sealed beam sylvania's and swapping lights. Put old lights in the trunk for spares in case of burnt out bulb when leaving bar.

**theholycow** · 07-05-2011, 02:45 AM

I bought Sylvania Xtravision but they were barely any better than what was already on the car - I think one was OE and the other was Sylvania. I still have to turn on my high beams to get light like modern low beams.

Those huge Baja lights won't work for me. Do not want huge lights.

I have some lights on the truck that I no longer use there, I'll probably slap those on. I also have some extra lights somewhere in my basement.

Another option is sealed beam->composite conversion, potentially with HIDs (if I can avoid glaring).

One other option would be sealed beam high beams in the low beam position. My high beams are similar to low beams on a modern car but I'd still feel like a jerk. I have an extra pair of old ones I could slap in...

BillyJeanKing · 07-05-2011, 02:50 AM

tl;dr

long story short

FUCK DEM LIGHTS

shootermcgavin003 · 07-06-2011, 02:04 AM

how?

BillyJeanKing · 07-06-2011, 03:34 AM

wif your peenus

shootermcgavin003 · 07-06-2011, 03:37 AM

shits glass son

BillyJeanKing · 07-06-2011, 03:38 AM

can take it

shootermcgavin003 · 07-06-2011, 03:41 AM

have fun with that i aint into this s&m shit

BillyJeanKing · 07-06-2011, 03:43 AM

12-05-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

These are going to be ugly no matter where I put nice led lights them. Well, I gotta see.

1. Inside vertical bumperettes
[img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_SX8ccPdZj5c/TbyfuoEwdaI/AAAAAAAABds/L-OdH-xUt4k/s640/IMG_6418.JPG[img]

2. Outside license plate
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_SX8ccPdZj5c/TbyfvhKGfsI/AAAAAAAABdw/NVU8jODAnDA/s640/IMG_6419.JPG[img]

3. Under high beams
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_SX8ccPdZj5c/TbyfySQ3FMI/AAAAAAAABd8/U9J4TlXoJOo/s640/IMG_6421.JPG[img]

4. Under low beams
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_SX8ccPdZj5c/TbyfxKu4mXI/AAAAAAAABd4/q_Z7XwyGN7I/s640/IMG_6420.JPG[img]

You can get new led light for you old car

**theholycow** · 12-05-2012, 02:24 PM

Reviewing this thread, thanks to the guy who will probably turn out to be a spammer (but anyway)...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

ok change the socket and bulb to a dual stage bulb set up then ad some 55 wat fog lights

I asked for sealed beam->composite conversion lights for xmas, they use 9003/HB2 dual stage bulbs.

Quote:

and there rectangular but the sides are oval just need clear perfect rectangles imo

I later ended up with rectangular lights whose clear, textured/diffused lenses are more appropriate for a 1980 car but never mounted them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

The lights are pretty worthless. Drat. Usually I've had good luck with cheap lights. Well, they'll make good auxiliary backup lights on the truck, camper exterior lights, work lights, etc, and the car is ready to just bolt on some different lights and plug them right in.

I've come to realize that they're not so worthless, they just don't project far forward...they do light up the sides really well, good for deer that I might not see when it's almost too late. I'd still rather have them project forward and light up the deer before it gets that late.

Also asked for xmas: Hella Optilux H71010321 Model 2020 Dual Beam Halogen Fog/Driving Lamp Kit
http://www.amazon.com/Optilux-H71010.../dp/B0002MA3OO

Each housing has two lights inside it, one that's supposed to project, one that's supposed to do fog/wide angle lighting.

Mr.Rogers · 12-05-2012, 02:26 PM

u actually use fog lights ovah there Cao? Lol cuz here they be just fo sho

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View Poll Results: Which position?
Inside vertical bumperettes	4	50.00%
Outside license plate	2	25.00%
Under high beams	1	12.50%
Under low beams	0	0%
Somewhere else	1	12.50%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll

05-03-2011, 02:42 AM	#26
shootermcgavin003 Pro Golfer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the hole, every time. Posts: 20,687	i just really no like those fog lights at all __________________ I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.

05-03-2011, 02:51 AM	#27
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Only thing I like about them is that they were $10. __________________

05-03-2011, 02:54 AM	#28
shootermcgavin003 Pro Golfer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the hole, every time. Posts: 20,687	ive seen better for 10 dollars still __________________ I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.

05-03-2011, 03:12 AM	#29
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Did I mention they came with a remote control setup? I'm using traditional wiring for them but the remote will be useful for something eventually. http://www.amazon.com/Navigator-NV-5.../dp/B0026IWKGG $59.54 __________________

05-03-2011, 03:28 AM	#30
shootermcgavin003 Pro Golfer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the hole, every time. Posts: 20,687	id use em for parts then __________________ I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.

05-03-2011, 01:51 PM	#31
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05-04-2011, 01:50 AM	#32
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07-02-2011, 11:20 PM	#33
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Finally made a control panel. Currently it just has a switch for fog lights and a switch (which ought to be a button) for trunk release. Ugly, isn't it? Really DGAF, just wanted to finally get that done. If I ever start to care I'll do a nicer job. __________________

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07-03-2011, 06:34 AM	#35
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07-04-2011, 01:43 PM	#37
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	The lights are pretty worthless. Drat. Usually I've had good luck with cheap lights. Well, they'll make good auxiliary backup lights on the truck, camper exterior lights, work lights, etc, and the car is ready to just bolt on some different lights and plug them right in. __________________

07-04-2011, 05:51 PM	#38
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	Re: Help me place my driving lights Get two spotlights from a junkyard CVPI and rig them bishes up __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

07-05-2011, 02:30 AM	#39
chevy_man Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13	If you get the "baja" lights from wal-mart for about $20 they work much better. I used them for fogs for awhile, then mounted them on the frame for "rock-lights" because it seemed like I always needed to work under my truck in the dark. No more flash-lights for this guy. Bad thing is they're about 4"x6". Best option is probably finding sealed beam sylvania's and swapping lights. Put old lights in the trunk for spares in case of burnt out bulb when leaving bar.

07-05-2011, 02:45 AM	#40
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	I bought Sylvania Xtravision but they were barely any better than what was already on the car - I think one was OE and the other was Sylvania. I still have to turn on my high beams to get light like modern low beams. Those huge Baja lights won't work for me. Do not want huge lights. I have some lights on the truck that I no longer use there, I'll probably slap those on. I also have some extra lights somewhere in my basement. Another option is sealed beam->composite conversion, potentially with HIDs (if I can avoid glaring). One other option would be sealed beam high beams in the low beam position. My high beams are similar to low beams on a modern car but I'd still feel like a jerk. I have an extra pair of old ones I could slap in... __________________

07-05-2011, 02:50 AM	#41
BillyJeanKing Sneakers O'Toole Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: .............. Posts: 40,600	tl;dr long story short FUCK DEM LIGHTS

07-06-2011, 02:04 AM	#42
shootermcgavin003 Pro Golfer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the hole, every time. Posts: 20,687	how? __________________ I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.

07-06-2011, 03:34 AM	#43
BillyJeanKing Sneakers O'Toole Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: .............. Posts: 40,600	wif your peenus

07-06-2011, 03:37 AM	#44
shootermcgavin003 Pro Golfer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the hole, every time. Posts: 20,687	shits glass son __________________ I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.

07-06-2011, 03:38 AM	#45
BillyJeanKing Sneakers O'Toole Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: .............. Posts: 40,600	can take it

07-06-2011, 03:41 AM	#46
shootermcgavin003 Pro Golfer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the hole, every time. Posts: 20,687	have fun with that i aint into this s&m shit __________________ I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.

07-06-2011, 03:43 AM	#47
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12-05-2012, 02:26 PM	#50
Mr.Rogers Papagos.... :scared: Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 6,230	u actually use fog lights ovah there Cao? Lol cuz here they be just fo sho Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________

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